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ASCP Test Questions & Answers Which of the following condition is the most common cause of increase anion gap? A.Metabolic alkalosis B. Metabolic acidosis Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalos... is - ANS - B. Metabolic acidosis High anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused generally by the body producing too much acid or not producing enough bicarbonate. This is often due to an increase in lactic acid or ketoacids, or it may be a sign of kidney failure. More rarely, high anion gap metabolic acidosis may be caused by ingesting methanol or overdosing on aspirin. Which of the following enzymes has the longest elevation after Myocardial Infarction (MI)? CK-MB Myoglobin Troponin AOTA - ANS - C. Troponin Troponin is elevated up to 10-14 days after Myocardial Infarction. Lactic acid specimen: Chilled and separated from cells Heated Room temperature Request EDTA sample only - ANS - A. Chilled and separated from cells Feedback Special Handling: No tourniquet. Place on ice immediately and deliver to lab or aliquot within 15 minutes. DO NOT FREEZE WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN. Specific gravity measured by refractometer: 1.035. Protein and glucose both trace in reagent strip: Presence X-ray medium Albuminuria Glucosuria Normal - ANS - A. Presenc [Show More]

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